What are the issues that arise in the creation and presentation of a hybrid art work?

As a creative expression, the multi or hybrid art form is in its infancy and still battling to achieve recognition and acceptance. This thesis recognises the importance of this new form and considers the place of artistic hybridity in history to constrnct a clear definition. This definition is used as a template for the construction of a new hybrid work, called Coma Neck 8. Using a Performance as Research methodology Coma Neck 8 provides data for the exploration of issues encountered in preparing and presenting a hybrid work. The issues are categorised as the intention of the work, form, amateur/professional status, logistical context and human context of the work. The synthesis and analysis of these issues then provides a series of best practice principles for future art makers to consider.